Welcome Cousin Shawn

We are so excited to have Cousin Shawn in town here are some of our great adventures so far. We can't wait to see what tomorrow brings.. Maybe the beach??

Kylie at the Sushi Buffet Last Night

Shawn really missed the smell of spit up for the last year
so she really was looking forward to feeding Kylie her lunch.

After Kylie's lunch, we went shopping at the mall. Kylie was not enjoying the bargains as much as Shawn and I were,
In fact she looks kind of bored!

Grandma's Visit

Kylie has had a lot of fun while her Grandma has been here. They have been quite busy going for walks, reading books and having Grandma and Kylie time. During the week my Mom has been here I can't get over how much Kylie has grown and how much more she is smiling and laughing. We will miss Mom/Grandma greatly when we drop her off at the airport today. We will go home and get ready for Cousin Shawn to come visit on Thursday! Here are some cute shots from over the week.

Check out our new section on the right of recipes. I figure if I am home I might as well cook some new recipes and try new things. Wanted to share the ones we like with you. Will update when we find the next good one :)
E-mail or leave your favorite recipe in our comments
section we love to try new things.
HINT HINT (Jess and Hugo - Feel free to send us the Pina Colada Recipe!!)

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Brian and Tricia's Big Night Out

Last night Brian and I went out to celebrate a friend's birthday. We left Kylie at home. No worries she had a babysitter although we had to question the babysitters qualifications. We did a strong and thorough interview and felt the babysitter was somewhat capable of watching Kylie. After all my Mom raised me and even though she dropped me on my head a few dozen times I guess I turned out okay. (The babysitter declined comment and declined to have her picture taken last night). From the pictures taken throughout the night Kylie looked like she was having a good time. Brian and I enjoyed our dinner out and only text messaged Mom a few times to check that Kylie was doing okay. Last Night was also the first night Kylie slept in her crib in her room! She has been sleeping through the night for a week or longer now (Midnight until 6am!)

The Happy Family Prior to Going Out
(Yes I look as white as a ghost)

Kylie thinking about sleeping in her crib

Kylie and a few of her favorite friends

Can't Get Enough Sleep

Brian and I are so happy that my Mom is in town. Nice to have another set of hands to help out. Mom and I have been all over town with Kylie mainly getting things to organize the house better especially with all of Kylie's things.

Kylie loves her Rainforest Gym so much... Brian and I get tired out

Kylie with some good tummy time

Kylie didn't know the FedEx man delivers new friends
especially awesome Teddy Bears that talk!

Secret Message

Enjoy Kylie's latest video and a special message for someone out there! Here is some good play time and some talking under her Rainforest gym.
Have a great Thursday!

Editor Note: She was holding the stick the entire time prior to recording.
Young actors are hard to work with!

Secret Message: Wish You Were Here Grandpa.

Decision 2008

As Kylie and I sit here and watch the election results being announced on TV, I had to reflect on this historical day.

Today was the first day that, I left the house and left Kylie home with our friend Wendy so I could vote. (Please note that Wendy has lost her voice and wanted to be extra safe around Kylie. I think she was still wearing some of her Halloween costume.) Voting today took me 22 mins to park, wait in line and vote. It took Brian almost 1 hour and 30 mins this morning.



Kylie, Wendy and I helped the economy today by going to Target to buy Diapers and went out to lunch.

Kylie drove for her first time on the highway and I appreciated the HOV lane (legally) on our way to pick up her Grandma from the airport. Kylie hasn't seen her Grandma since she was only a week old (she is almost six now!) and it was quite the reunion. All I have to say is I don't think my Mom even noticed me it was all about Kylie!

Here is Kylie casting her vote. What can I say I rock?


Well I better get back to watching the election results, Kylie and I love when they color in a state on the ice skating rink at Rockefeller plaza. At least all this election coverage makes it easy to stay awake for a late night feeding. More than I can say for Brian or my Mom!

Candy???

Yesterday we had a great family day as we went to the mall, had lunch in a restaurant (the kind where they refill your cup and FAST is not before Food) and even spent time outdoors. It was a great day!! We even went to the grand opening of the new Promenade at Coconut Creek (outdoor shops). We were out of the house for a good part of the day!

Here is Kylie enjoying her Cotton Candy. We wanted to do face painting too but decided maybe she was a little too young!


I have no idea how this picture ended up on the camera. I suspect that Brian ate a lot of Halloween Candy late last night and wanted to blame it on Kylie??

Here Kylie is today getting ready to cheer for the Dolphins!